MAES Gent 10 Mijl

The MAES Gent 10 Mijl is a city run in Gent, starting and finishing at Sport Vlaanderen Gent. It typically takes place on a Sunday in September, offering runners a choice between 5 miles and 10 miles, plus a 1 km Persil Kids Run for younger children. The event attracts a large local field, with around 10,000 runners participating, and it is closely associated with Gent, distinguishing it from a generic road race. The route crosses the inner city, passing cultural and architectural landmarks in Gent. Locals refer to it as part of the Gentse loopfeesten, which suits the atmosphere: runners finish in a festival-like area with live music, food trucks, drinks, and supporters at the finish line. Algemene Bouw Maes is the title partner, and the event rapidly became a favored run for Gent residents within its initial editions.